Within the gaming industry, innovation is often discussed in the context of new hardware, with players and critics tending to focus on the aesthetic advances afforded by new graphics cards and virtual reality. But how might the introduction of blockchain tech reshape the sector as a whole?

Augmented and mixed reality products haven’t always landed well but the times have changed. In Asia, XR products are a bigger deal than ever, and companies like NReal are creating affordable and accessible XR 5G products and looking to increase their adoption in the West.

Promising fast, seamless internet, 5G technology could be transformative, but consumers are yet to see, or understand, how it benefits them. Verizon’s Super Bowl ad 'Can’t Blame the Lag' aims to get people excited, showing gamers how it can solve their pain points and tapping into their ambitions.

Netflix is making moves to launch video games via its streaming service. The intention to offer subscribers a device-agnostic way to engage with virtual worlds signals its continued desire to move away from passive viewership and tap into the growing popularity of gaming.